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21 Mar 2019

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ETF derivatives: A. Introduction of options on iShares Physical Silver ETC (ISLN); B. Liquidity measures for options on ETFS WTI Crude Oil ETC (OCRU); C. Amendment of position limit calculations

Effective 8 April 2019, the Management Board of Eurex Deutschland and the Executive Board of Eurex Frankfurt AG took the following decisions:


- Introduce options on iShares Physical Silver ETC (product code: ISLN)

- Increase the contract size for ETFS WTI Crude Oil (product code: OCRU) to 1,000 lots (previously 100 lots)

- Include all ETC options in the existing LP scheme

- Amend the calculation of position limits for ETF/ETC derivatives

This circular provides information on the above measures and updated sections of the relevant Rules and Regulations of Eurex Deutschland.

The new ISLN options as well as existing ETC options will be included in the Liquidity Provider Scheme for Options on ETCs, as outlined in the attached Product Specific Supplement, with effect from 2 May 2019.

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